qp sst grade 6 saii 2012 2103 set i comp

of 16

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II [2012-2013]

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS : VI

ROLL NO

TIME ALLOWED : 3Hrs MAX. MARKS: 90

Candidates MUST write their Roll Number on the space provided above

before opening the seal.

Please check that the question paper contains 16 printed pages.

Candidate must write the Code No of the question paper on the answer

book.

Please write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.

15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper, the students

will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the

answer script during this period.

General Instructions:

1]. There are 39 Questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2]. Marks for each question are indicated against the questions.

3]. Questions from serial number 1 TO 12 are Multiple choice questions

4]. Questions from serial number 13To 24 Are 2 mark questions. Answers to

these questions may be given in 40 to 60 words each.

5]. Questions from serial number 25 To 34 Are 3 mark questions. Answers to


6]. Questions from serial number 35To 38 Are 5mark questions. Answers to


7]. Question No. 39 is a map question. Attach map to your answer sheet.

1/2 Code No.

GIIS-ACA-PM-05/SAII/QP1/ SST6/130313


EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

Write your Roll Number, Class, section, subject, and Code number of question paper

on the answer sheet, additional sheet, Graph and map even if the paper is not

attempted. Write only the roll number on the question paper.

Read question paper carefully and Check the paper title.

Use only blue / Black pen to write the answers. Use colour pens only if instructed. Do

not use correction pen / whitener.

Mention the question number/ Sections correctly while answering each question. No

marks will be awarded if the question number changes with regard to question paper.

All the queries related to the question paper must be completed within 30 minutes

from the beginning of exam.

Revise your answer and submit the answer paper along with graph, maps....etc., as

instructed before you leave the exam room.

You are not allowed to change your seat during the exam for any reason without

permission from your invigilator.

Dﾗﾐげデヮ;ゲゲ ┞ﾗ┌ヴ ;ﾐゲ┘WヴゲｴWWデﾗヴケ┌Wゲデｷﾗﾐ paper to anybody else.

Avoid give-take of a pen, pencil, scale etc.

Dear Candidate,

Remember the following:



Dﾗﾐげデ ┘ヴｷデW ;ﾐ┞デｴｷﾐｪ on a question paper [ except roll number] , writing pad, compass,

body etc

You must not communicate with each other in any way in the examination room,

whether the exam is in progress or not. If you wish to talk to an invigilator, raise your

hand. If you wish to query an examination question you should raise your hand,

explain, and then work on other questions. If a correction to an examination paper is

necessary, you will be advised.

Conclusion of the examination

Candidate must cease writing immediately when instructed to do so and must remain

seated and silent until all answer books have been collected and the instruction to leave the exam

room has been given.

The Candidate who is in possession of any kind of

unauthorised materials [Used / Unused], improper use of

materials, unauthorised removal of materials from

examination rooms and bringing in any unauthorised

materials to the examination room or ignoring the

instructions given by supervisors will result in the students

being marked zero in the respective subjects or being

debarred from all other examinations.



of 16

PART I

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

1. Who were paid their wages from the temple treasury during

the Egyptian Civilization? [1 Mark]

A]. Farmers C ].Nobles

B]. Artisans/Craftsman D ].Common people

2. One who serves as a professional copyist is known as?

[1 Mark]

A]. Physicians C ].Archaeologist

B]. Lords D ].Scribes

3. Which civilization is considered as first urban civilization of

the world? [1 Mark]

A]. Egyptian Civilization C ].Indus Valley Civilization

B]. Ancient Greek Civilization D ].Mesopotamia Civilization



of 16

4. Which Government provides a link between the people with

the State and the Central Governments? [1 Mark]

A]. Local Government C ]. State Government

B]. Central Government D ]. The Panchayati Raj

5. Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat? [1 Mark]

A]. The Zila Parishad C ]. The Municipal councils

B]. The Gram Sabha D ]. The Local Government

6. Who elects the representatives of a democratic country?

[1 Mark ]

A]. Karta C ]. Citizens of the country

B]. Foreign citizens D ]. Members of Parliament

7. “Turning around the Earth on its axis from West to East”.

What does the above statement refer to? [1Mark]

A]. Revolution C ]. Earth Spins

B]. Rotation D ]. Celestial Sphere



of 16

8. “Formed as a result of tectonic movements which cause

tectonic plates to move towards each other”. Which

mountain is explained in the below statement? [1 Mark]

A]. Block mountains C ]. Fold mountains

B]. Residual Mountains D ]. Volcanic Mountains

9. Which one of the following is not an advantages of the

plains? [1 Mark]

A]. Intense cultivation

B]. Cradle of civilization

C]. Less populated with small settlement

D]. Maximum concentration of economic activity



http://www.google.com.my/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=LnKAKbR1BjYdGM&tbnid=M-hsourY53VT5M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://golearngeo.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/folding/&ei=vysOUcCKFe-TiAfWv4GwCw&bvm=bv.41867550,d.bmk&psig=AFQjCNHuaGXE74qcA5fUmLqJ7sF-B9cVog&ust=1359969532734044

of 16

10. “It is a method of exchange by which goods or services

are directly exchanged for other goods or services without

using a medium of exchange such as money”. Which is the

system mentioned in the above statement? [1 Mark]

A]. Money system C ]. Paper system

B]. Barter system C ]. Goods Exchange system

11. Which one of the following is not the disadvantage of

barter system? [1 Mark]

A ]. Need for presence of double coincidence of wants

B ]. Lack of standard for deferred payments

C]. Good in storing wealth

D]. Invisibility of certain goods

12. What is money? [1 Mark]

A]. Resources to make goods and services

B]. Direct trading of goods and services between people

C]. A medium exchange, a good that can be used to buy other

goods and services.

D]. The value of goods and services



of 16

PART II

II. Answer the following in 40 to 60 words:

13. Why was the Harappan civilization called as an ’Urban

Civilization’. [2 Marks]

14. Howard Carter discovered the tomb of a young boy in

1922. Who was that young boy ? and why was he known

as one of the famous Pharaohs of Egypt? [2 Marks]



of 16

15. Define the following terminology:

a) Pictography [1 Mark]

b) Civilization [1 Mark]

16. Every society whether rural or urban needs to be

governed. Define Governance and identify the different

levels of government. [2 Marks]

17. Name any four countries where the minimum age for

voting is 18yrs. [2 Marks]

18. Mention any two measures taken by the urban local

bodies to provide the amenities to the public which are very

essential for their well being. [2 Marks]

19. Panchayats have been established in India as per the 73rd

Amendment Act of 1993.

What is a Panchayat? [2 Marks]



of 16

20. Define the term plateau? [2 Marks]

21. Name the 4 currencies in the world that have unique

symbols to represent them? [2 Marks]

22. What is a barter system? [2 Marks]

23. Money is important for living. State any two advantages of

money as a medium of exchange. [2 Marks]



http://www.google.com.my/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=zvzYdR5FZKptZM&tbnid=vtvKF_6HzO9HpM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.thrillophilia.com/adventure-india-travel-guide/place/savandurga/&ei=5y0OUdy9LISaiAfqxYH4Cw&psig=AFQjCNEmcbWA5gPHsYqa-D3KVclC5u9hSA&ust=1359970053885110

of 16

24. Under what circumstances was paper money made as a

medium of exchange? [2 marks]

III. Answer the following in 60 to 80 words:

25. During the Egyptian Civilization the Economy was centrally

organized and strictly controlled. Explain the administrative

system of Egyptian civilization. [3 Marks]



of 16

26. Write any three important features of Harappa and

Mohenjo -daro civilization. [3 Marks]

27. The Egyptian pyramid is one of the ancient wonders of the

world.

Write a short note on Egyptian pyramid. [3 Marks]



of 16

28. Explain the divisions of Village Panchayat. [3 Marks]

29. ‘People’s participation in the governance of its country is

very important’. State any three ways in which the people

of rural and urban society can participate in governance.

[3 Marks]

30. Draw a diagram of revolution of the Earth and explain

about perihelion and aphelion. [3 Marks]



of 16

31. Explain three uses of mountains to man. [3 Marks]

32. How to conserve the plains? State two ways to conserve

the plain. [3 Marks]

33. Explain the development of money economy in the current

world. [3 Marks]

34. Is the barter system practicable today? Give important

reasons. [3 Marks]



of 16

IV. Answer the following in 100 to 120 words:

35. Egypt is considered to be a middle power with significant

cultural, political and military influence in the

Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Why Egypt is called the ‘Gift of Nile’. [5 Marks]

36. What are the merits of Decentralization? Explain.

[5 Marks]

37. Give three basis of formation of plateaus by location and

explain in detail. [5 Marks]

38. Differentiate between the barter economy and money

economy. [5 Marks]

V. MAP

39. On the outline map of the world, mark any four major plains

of the world. [4 Marks]



of 16



qp sst grade 6 saii 2012 2103 set i comp

Documents

code number of question

answer paper

examination question

map question

question number changes

question number sections

examination paper

mark questions